Inner-Ear Infections???
#261573 - 05/04/06 01:09 PM
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Reged: 02/24/04
Posts: 1955
Loc: Ontario, Canada
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Hey Guys,
It just occurred to me that while I posted about my questions concerning having an MRI done, I forgot to ask if any of you had any tips for dealing with an inner ear infection? It's apparently viral and it's really annoying...the vertigo is terrible and then that causes headaches and nausea and it's just not fun.
I read on the Mayo site that they recommend not sleeping on the affected ear (which of course is the side I ALWAYS sleep on) so that's a bit annoying. Plus, I always sleep on my right side, and then put an earplug in my left ear because I'm a light sleeper. If I have to switch and sleep on my left side, I assume I shouldn't be putting the earplug in the affected ear either right? It sucks because I didn't get any sleep last night...and of course the doctors advice was just rest, fluid and don't drive (helpful).
Anyways, I know I've had these before but I think I was about 9 the last time so I don't remember anything...so any suggestions would be really appreciated 
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I wish I had better suggestions than what your doctor said, but I don't. My mother used to get inner-ear infections all the time, and all she ever did was rest, fluids, and antibiotics. And don't drive. Unfortunately, that's all you can do. Although, her doctor never said anything about not sleeping on the infected ear.
Maybe try some dramamine for the dizziness?
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I get them too - I use a hot beanie bag on my affected side to relieve the pain too. Or the hair dryer on low! It does help a little!
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